After driving 50 minutes from Pokhara, you will reach the trek starting point is Birethanti. As you proceed slowly along the trek upward, the varied characteristics of nature and those of the cultures and customs of different ethnic groups are noticed. On the day you arrive at an altitude of 2800m. You will have a pleasant feeling for being quite near to nature. The day after as you get to a place called Poonhill after walking up a distance of around an hour, you can not only enjoy a superb panorama of both Annapurna and Dhaulagiri but also very splendid and magnificent view of sunrise. Poonhill is one of the most interesting features of this trekking tour.

The downward return trek becoming different from that of upwards goes through one of the big forests of rhododendron of the world. If it is the month of May the complete forest becomes a mixture of white and red blossoms of rhododendron flowers.

The Annapurna Basecamp is the destination of this trekking tour is considered to be a natural amphitheater as it is surrounded all around by the different peaks of Annapurna range namely: Annapurna South, Annapurna 1st, Machhapuchhre, and Barashshikhar. Situated at an altitude of 4300m. The Annapurna Base camp can be reached by passing through the forests of bamboo and rhododendron. You trek upward ahead you will encounter on the way the beautiful Gurung villages Chhomrong, Sinuwa and the rural communities of Modi Khola. In the course of these 12/13 days long trekking, you will observe with enthusiasm the lifestyle of the farmers dedicating to make their lands fertile. Moreover, this trekking route apart from other could also be the destination for nature lovers, which can be reached by air or overland service from Kathmandu.

Early in the morning to see prismatic ice climbing we have to take you over 500m from Annapurna Base camp to over Hiuchuli Base Camp. It takes around 2 hrs climbing for brilliant panorama views of Annapurna ranges. So, from top of Base Camp, we can see long Annapurna first glacier and Hiuchuli glacier.

Outline Itinerary

Day - 01: Arrive Kathmandu , Transfer to the Hotel.

Day - 02: Acclimatization day in Kathmandu and prepare our necessary arrangement for next day's trip

Day –03: Drive to Pokhara 8 hrs by Tourist Bus or 25 minute fly by Nepal Domestic Air and spend night in Pokhara

Day –04: Drive by Tourist Bus Pokhara to New Bridge – an hrs and hike up to Tikhedhunga (1540m.) -3 hrs.

Day –05: Tikhedhunga – Ghorepani (2800m.) – 4 ½ hrs.

Day – 06: Ghorepani – Tadapani (2630m) – 4 ½ hrs.

Day – 07: Tadapani – Chhomrong (2140m)- 4 hours.

Day - 08: Chhomrong - Himalaya (2900m) – 4 ½ hrs.

Day - 09: Himalaya – MBC(3700m) /ABC(4200m) -5 hours.

Day - 10: ABC - Bamboo/Sinuwa- 6 ½ hours.

Day - 11: Bamboo/Sinuwa – Jhinu -4 hrs.

Day - 12: Jhinu – New Bridge -3 hours and an hour drive to Pokhara by Tourist coach.

Day - 13: Drive back to Kathmandu buy private Car or Tourist Bus it takes 7/8 hours by Bus.

Detail Itinerary

Day - 02: Acclimatization day in Kathmandu and prepare our necessary arrangement for next day's trip

Day –03: Drive to Pokhara 8 hrs by Tourist Bus or 25 minute fly by Nepal Domestic Air and spend night in Pokhara

Day –04: Drive by Tourist Bus Pokhara to New Bridge – an hrs and hike up to Tikhedhunga (1540m.) -3 hrs.

Today is the first day, we don't walk longer day and we don't climb much. Low altitude and if sunny day we will feel little humid. All the way well steps which is made by local people and Annapurna conservation project. Crops terrace, paddy and green enough because of low altitude today in this October/November.

Day –05: Tikhedhunga – Ghorepani (2800m.) – 4 ½ hrs.

Today we have climb very well made up stapes from Tikhedhunga to Ulleri. Hope, we will feel harder in the beginning but because of the morning walk, we can do very easily. This town calls blue roof town of Magar ethnicity. Every house roof made of blue tin roof and Hotels are looking modern. This is the place, where we could see Mountain views from your bedroom window. Dhaulagiri, Annapurna south and other peaks always appear in your eyes until to sleep.

Early in the morning ascend Poonhill (3200m) for the beautiful sunrise and breakfast spectacular views of Annapurna, Dhaulagiri and Machhapuchhre ranges, before proceeding to Tadapani (2700m) – 5 ½ hours.

The poon Hill (3200m): The view from Ghorepani and Poon Hill above is one of the best on the circuit. The Himalayan chain between Dhauligiri and Manaslu can be clearly seen. Many people ascend Poon Hill in the morning before breakfast to get a good view of the mountains and Sunrise.

However, the view of Machhupuchhare is disappointing in the morning as the sun rises behind it. The view of Dhaulagiri with the rising sun shining on it is magnificent. On a clear evening, the view of Machhupuchhare from here would be magnificent.

Day – 06: Ghorepani – Tadapani (2630m) – 4 ½ hrs.

We have today all the Rhododendrons forest and some parts are pine trees. We have to climb in the beginning shortly and rest of we have slow gradual till to Tadapani. Tadapani is the town where you will explore between of thick forest and sometimes we can see long tail Monkey around our door. To see the South Annapurna and Himchuli it is the place where we can see very closely.

Day – 07: Tadapani – Chhomrong (2140m)- 4 hours.

In the beginning, we have to walk inside the forest but the trail goes down. Local village and the narrow trail makes little uncomfortable but looks very great sceneries down part of Kimrong Khola. Its looks great naturally beautiful canyon of Annapurna region.

To get Chhomrong from Tadapani takes around 4 hrs only. But, it takes more time including our lunch break and explores more time beautiful and natural beauty with local villages. Then get big traditional Gurung village Chhomrong with brilliant views of in front of South Annapurna and Hiuchuli Himalayas views. This will be the great place to spend the night with fantastic views before head up to Annapurna Base Camp.

Day - 08: Chhomrong - Himalaya (2900m) – 4 ½ hrs.

Today we have to walk very banks of Modi River and most of the trail little muddy and jungle way. There are some of towns Bamboo, Dovan and will break for our Lunch. We can see so many differences of spices and waterfalls.

Time to time will follow by fishtail views and huge waterfalls from the Hiuchuli peak. Possibly we can see many wild dear, Monkeys and so many butterflies along the trail. Deurali is the first destination to the over 3 thousand miter altitude so will feel little different feel to the temperature for next day.

Day - 09: Himalaya – MBC(3700m) /ABC(4200m) -5 hours.

We will feel totally different today because we are going to enter the Base Camp area from out of tree label altitude. MBC and ABC have over four thousand altitudes and will feel chilly all the time with cool breathing. Around every side will see full ice Mountain (Fishtail, Gangapurna, Annapurna, Hiuchuli etc). It will be the last destination for your journey. We will see very clear Sunrise and Sunset views from the MBC/ABC.

Day - 10: ABC - Bamboo/Sinuwa- 6 ½ hours.

Today is the very important day to catch the memorable Sunrise views from the ABC. We have to wake up early in the morning. Immediately we will climb little up to glaciers area and can view all the Mountain with Sunrise. We will take just our Camera bag with down Jackets only. We will hank around the top of Hill for the few hrs to catch pictures. Then will back down to Hotel and will have breakfast and then after finished bag pack will start to walk down to Sinuwa.

Will take little longer walk down but we will forget every pain after getting culture dance with the local women group at Sinuwa. Sinuwa village is such village very popular for Gurung women culture programme. Every peak season gathers all women groups and performs their culture evidence by songs and dance. They come to request little money as the donation for women groups but, they use very diversity porpoise those collections for community development (Trail maintain, water pipe, health etc).

Day - 11: Bamboo/Sinuwa – Jhinu -4 hrs.

It is place where you can see natural hot spring. You can enjoy with hot bath in hot pool.

Day - 12: Jhinu – New Bridge -3 hours and an hour drive to Pokhara by Tourist coach.

Day - 13: Drive back to Kathmandu buy private Car or Tourist Bus it takes 7/8 hours by Bus.

Note: Program itinerary can be changed as per different situation, time frame and client’s interest. Please, suggest us we can make your flexibilities always. Your sightseeing trip in Kathmandu and Pokhara, you can do after your trek.

Cost Excludes

Alcoholic beverages and Bottled, canned, soft drinks and some essential things during the trek.

Needful clothes.

Sudden rescue Charge, If in case

(Maximum 6000 U.S Dollar Travel Insurance will be enough)

Clinical treatment and drugs.

Buying personal wanted materials, souvenir, gift etc.

Tipping for Guide and Porters after your trek

Program structure:

-Arrival transfer to hotel,

-Sightseeing in different ancient cities in Kathmandu by car.

We explore the Kathmandu valley by taking a guided look around Swayambhunath, the monkey temple, with its commanding views of Kathmandu, huge stupas, and synthesis of religions. We also visit the Hindu Pashupatinath on the banks of the holy Bagmati river with its saddhus and temple complex, and the huge stupa at Boudhanath which is surrounded by a lively Tibetan community with traditional gompas and monasteries. In the late afternoon, we can sort out any equipment that you need to rent. During your stay in Nepal, you can have chances to see many Hindus or Buddhist Temple around you with the local devotees on the in worshiping many gods and goddess.

-Flight booking conditions:

Nepal 's Domestic airlines are always tight in major tourist destinations like Lukla, Jomsom, Phaplu, Dolpa, and Jumla in peak tourist seasons. The passengers start to book their flight from June July, August for the autumn season treks, We feel sorry for your inconvenience, there are not any facilities to book the domestic flight from your home country except Royal Nepal Airlines just for Pokhara either, because most of the domestic airlines are operated by private sector who still do not have International flight connection due to the lack of aeroplane and property except Necon air. So that you have to book your flight through Travel Agency located in Nepal or by we kind of Trekking Crews. Anyway, I will book your flight as soon as you give me confirmation of your trip with me.

-Accommodation in hotel lodges

Nepal’s Accommodation in trekking areas is slowly moving to mini urbanization process. Wherever you go, the National Parks and Conservation Projects are working to enhance the living standard compared to the clean and hygienic society. So everywhere you will see breaking the rocks to build the new buildings and cemented to make clean. You will find cottage types of lodges with separate and dormitory beds rooms in every shelter with improving toilets, hot shower and sunroom with clean and wooden dining table with the big metal chimney on the middle of Dining Room to have the fire while in the evening burning fallen woods below 3500m. and the Yak Dungs over 3500m.

There have been many changes along popular trekking routes over the past few years, especially since the barrage of bestsellers about the 1996 Everest drama, which caused a renewed interest, especially in the Solu Khumbu region. Since then many new lodges have been built along all trekking paths, offering a variety of amenities.

Generally, the lodges in the trekking region are more basic. Rooms tend to be small, unheated wooden boxes with two beds, and only the more upscale versions offer electric lights fed by solar panels. Toilets are often squat-style wooden outhouses. Toilet paper is available for purchase everywhere.

-3 times meals BF, LN, DN in same lodges every day.

All our meals will be at teahouses and, although the food is usually plentiful and delicious, you should be aware that the menu is not normally extensive.

However, the menus in all lodges offer a surprising variety of foods. Most lodge owners have learned about western food preferences and offer items such as pizza, lasagna, muesli, sandwiches and even burgers. If you wish, we provide you with an opportunity to watch a lodge kitchen in action, producing an enormous number and variety of meals on a single wood-burning stove. You will definitely gain an appreciation for the effort that goes into satisfying the appetites of tourists from all over the world. But keep in mind that a lot of the ingredients for such "exotic" foods have to be carried on porters’ backs, and the further you get from original food supplies, the higher the price tag will be on some of these items.

We, Nepalese eat a meal of Dhal Bhaat (rice with lentil soup, curry, and pickles) twice daily. The ingredients vary according to local and seasonal availability, but vegetarian options are the norm. Another cheap popular local dish is the ubiquitous instant noodle soup, enhanced by local vegetables, or meat or egg, depending on availability. Eating Nepali-style will provide you with a truly local experience, guarantees fresh ingredients everywhere, and rules out disappointments. Let’s face it: Lasagna Himalaya-style will not be the true Italian version you may be accustomed to.

The Kitchens staffs you will find are trained for cooking, and guest relation, The foods will be served with according to the Lodge Management Committee approved Menu system providing Nepalese, Indian, Chinese and Continental western foods. Beers, Whisky western and Nepalese, Snickers, Mar Bars, Coca-Cola, Mineral water, Cereals and many others essentials foods will be available in every lodge. And do not forget of Garlic and RARA noodles soups will make you smelly going up to avoid high altitude sickness. For a quick fix: Tea is available everywhere and Nepali biscuits are cheap, delicious and provide a great energy boost for long uphill climbs.

Most teahouses offer a variety of rice and noodle dishes, as well as soup and seasonal vegetables. A variety of cereals, bread and egg dishes are generally available for breakfast. There will also be plenty of snacks available such as biscuits, chocolate, and soft drinks and in some areas, you will find fresh fruit in season.

-Staffs (Numbers of Trekking Guides and Porter number of necessary)

-Flight/Drive Back to Kathmandu

Program structure:

-Arrival transfer to hotel,-Sightseeing in different ancient cities in Kathmandu by car.

We explore the Kathmandu valley by taking a guided look around Swayambhunath, the monkey temple, with its commanding views of Kathmandu, huge stupas, and synthesis of religions. We also visit the Hindu Pashupatinath on the banks of the holy Bagmati River with its saddhus and temple complex, and the huge stupa at Boudhanath which is surrounded by a lively Tibetan community with traditional gompas and monasteries.

In the late afternoon, we can sort out any equipment that you need to rent. During your stay in Nepal, you can have chances to see many Hindus or Buddhist Temple around you with the local devotees on the in worshiping many gods and goddess.

-Flight booking conditions:

Nepal 's Domestic airlines are always tight in major tourist destinations like Lukla, Jomsom, Phaplu, Dolpa, and Jumla in peak tourist seasons. The passengers start to book their flight from June July, August for the autumn season treks, We feel sorry for your inconvenience, there are not any facilities to book the domestic flight from your home country except Royal Nepal Airlines just for Pokhara either, because most of the domestic airlines are operated by private sector who still do not have International flight connection due to the lack of aeroplane and property except Necon air. So that you have to book your flight through Travel Agency located in Nepal or by we kind of Trekking Crews. Anyway, I will book your flight as soon as you give me confirmation of your trip with me.

High Altitude Sickness:

When trekking or climbing above 3000m/10,000ft it is important to take into account the effect of altitude on your body. The thinner air affects you in many ways and if you go high too fast you can kill yourself as we have seen on this year one of 53 years old Indian and 57 years Russian citizens from Pune and Moscow died suddenly in Namche as soon as they arrived.

Rescue? if in case?

I trek with limited distance every day so that my every client can take advantage of being in the Himalaya, However, Some time suddenly or Just in case of your usual disease or other accidental causes may need you to get rescued from Himalaya. So at that duration you will be fully responsible to pay the Helicopter charges as soon as you arrive in Kathmandu by yourself or asking amount from your home country or with the response from related Embassy in Kathmandu, which will be paid back by your Insurance company in your country after claiming your paid in Nepal amount with the help of Doctors certificates, Airlines Certificates and other documents given from authorized Person like Guide, Local Govt. Member or People of related fields where you get sick.

Climate:

Nepal has four distinct seasons. Spring, from March to May, is warm and dusty with rain showers. Summer, from June to August, is the monsoon season when the hills turn lush and green. Autumn, from September to November, is cool with clear skies and is the most popular trekking season. In winter, from December to February, it is cold at night and can be foggy in the early morning, but afternoons are usually clear and pleasant, though there is occasional snow in the mountains.

Because Nepal is quite far south (at the same latitude as Miami and Cairo ) the weather is warmer and winter is much milder at lower elevations, including Kathmandu at 1400 meters. It rarely snows below 2000 meters.

Electricity:

Pokhara, Ghorepani, Chomrong, Sinuwa, Landruk does have hydroelectricity, you can recharge your camera batteries just in those places. After that level, you will need to sleep with candles and Solar battery lights just in the Dining Room during the dinnertime and you cannot recharge the batteries.

Water and Chances of Getting sick:

However Nepal is second richest in the world for water after Brazil, The water here is just 0.3% of total water is pure. Because most of the rivers flow from the glacier and from top to bottom and hilly mountains. As you know people live on the mountain and the animals graze in the pastures and most of the manual flows together. On the other hand, you can buy the mineral water bottle but we feel very sorry to discourage you from not to buy, considering our Environment. But there is an idea, we can purify the water using some Iodine Pills or Purifying drops which can be available in drug stores in Kathmandu. We can use the water after nearly boiled which is safe.

I have a lot of different experience that people get diarrhea, vomiting during the trek because of water and food, so always I take my medication with me which can kill Guardia and bacteria in the Himalaya because sometimes the drugs you bring cannot match with Himalayan Bacteria and Germs. I use locally manufactured drugs with me but If the clients are o.k. I feel very happy.

Insurances of Guide and Porters.

We do our life insurance and Trekking insurance for the duration of 10 or 15 years from the reputed insurance company in Kathmandu, Nepal which covers our insurance for the duration of our trek as well.

Well, I hope above details will be quite enough for you to understand for your upcoming trip to Nepal Trekking. If you agree with my proposal please do let me know your opinion. Please do feel free to contact me if you have found any error in my sending. Also, as soon as your arrival information will be much appreciated to prepare your trip arrangement here.

For our further contact and voice communication, you can provide me your contact Number either Mobile or Home office phone will be much more appreciated.

Our trip to Nepal such a memorable one

I am part of a group of 4 girls who coordinated with Jagat for our 'mini' version of the Annapurna Circuit in early September 2017. We wanted to do the circuit badly but did not have enough time. Jagat and his team came up with a customized itinerary for us to start the trek from Jagat and end at Jomsom which we then flew to Pokhara to take a bus back to Kathmandu. The whole itinerary was very flexible and day to day arrangements can be altered by just communicating with our guide, Gopi. He will come up with the best plan to accommodate our wants and needs.

From the moment we landed at the airport in Kathmandu to the moment we flew out of Nepal, everything was extremely well taken care of by Jagat and his team. Our guide, Gopi and porters, Raju and Tej (whom we call Dada) were like family to us during the entire trek. They were always checking on us to see if we have enough to eat, enough drinking water or can we cope with the trek. They even offered to carry our day packs when they saw us struggling. In fact, I think at most times, if not all, our interests were placed above theirs. They will go all the way out just to help you if there is anything you need at all on the trek.

I don't think we'll be able to find another more patient, caring, trustworthy and detailed team of guides and porters. It was our pleasure to be able to trek with them. They had made our trip to Nepal such a memorable one that all of us didn't want the trip to end. Thank you for the great hospitality. I really look forward to visiting and trekking in Nepal again.

I would readily recommend Jagat and his team to anyone planning to trek in Nepal.

Love from Malaysia,

WanLing

WanLing ,

Malaysia

This was my third trip to Nepal and most enjoyable.

I recently had the great pleasure of climbing Island Peak in the Khumbu, Nepal. Jagat Lama was a passionate and dependable resource for trekking and mountaineering in Nepal. He was on the spot as far as preparation for the trip. This was my third trip to Nepal and most enjoyable. Hiring a light and independent team allowed for a cost-effective, flexible and efficient way to climb in Nepal. His assistance was with me from the airport arrival through to departure. He took care of my every need and allowed me to focus on my goal of the summit of Island Peak. My climbing guide, his brother Lal, was competent, caring and successful. I left Nepal with new friendships.I readily endorse his services and would encourage anybody to go with the Independent Trekking Guides. They are honest, caring and willing to make your holiday the most memorable you have ever had.Please, don't hesitate to contact me if you have any questions about my experiences in Nepal.

Mark Lui,

It was my dream trip come true. 2010

I am 66 years old and have done a lot of hiking in the USA as well as climbing Mt. Fuji, Orizaba and Iztaacchuatl volcanoes in Mexico. We have hiked to the bottom and back of the Grand Canyon at least 25 times on most of the various trails to the bottom. For me, the crowning trek was to hike in the Himalayan range. We contacted Jagat Lama in Kathmandu, Nepal and signed up for our adventure to hike for two weeks with porters and guides. Our group of friends included three men and three women aged from 60 to 75. I'm sure this would be a daunting task for Jagat and his guides.

We all hiked from Lukla to Namche which was Bill's goal (he's the 75-year-old). One of the guides stayed with Bill, and we continued with the two outstanding guides, Chet and Chandra. These two guides did everything for us; got all of our bags from the porters and put in our rooms, took our menu selections to the cooks, and discussed the plans for the following day. The guides made allowances for some who were having some altitude adjustment issues and gave positive feedback to everyone. They were very patient with all of us and really tried hard to ensure we stayed healthy and happy. I can honestly say that these were two of the best guides weÃ­ve ever had. On our hikes, the guides had to work around some of us who liked to take pictures but needed to do some additional acclimation at higher altitude. As a result three of us were able to hike all the way to Mt. Everest base camp. It was like a moonscape. We met the Korean team that was going to climb Everest as soon as the weather looked better. The base camp is awesome with tents all over the place with prayer flags, and ice towers and rocks everywhere.

At 5:00 am we were going to climb Kalapathar (5545m.) When we went out it was snowing and foggy. The weather in the valley is usually clear in the morning, foggy in the afternoon, and big clouds in the later afternoon. Chandra said we should start for Kalapathar as he felt it would clear up - and sure enough, the snow stopped and the sun came out. We made it to the summit in snow and ice.

From this mountain, we took fantastic views of Mt. Everest and Lhotse. We saw an avalanche and heard the cracking sounds coming from the Khumbu glacier. The valley we hiked was very interesting. It surpassed my expectations. I had no idea how many memorials there would be erected for the Everest climbers. It's a sight to see. There were many stupas and monasteries. There are many rock faces that have aBuddha painted or adorned with prayer flags and the rows of prayer wheels to spin. The landscape goes from lush vegetation to flower trees, to pine trees and then the tree line to tundra and almost a moonscape. The children were fun to play with and photograph.As we headed down the valley to Lukla, my wife became sick and we saw that she couldn't hike all the way down. Our great guides arranged for a horse for her to ride so we wouldn't miss our plane. At Lukla, I took my wife to a new, wonderful hospital where she was treated and given medicine. When we reached Kathmandu, there was a strike by the Maoist Communist Party that closed all of the businesses. Jagat again came to our rescue by getting a van and getting us to the airport. He, Chet and Chandra babysat us to make sure we got through the security hassle and on to the right plane. I can't imagine anyone doing anything more or better that Jagat, Chet, and Chandra could have done to make this a wonderful experience that exceeded our expectations. I recommend his services to you if you're planning to go anywhere in Nepal or Tibet. It was my dream trip come true.

Bob Hacken / Catherine L. Bordner,

HOOD RIVER, OREGON 97031 USA

Dreams of trekking in the Himalaya.May 2010

In April/May 2010 I was part of a group of nine individuals who used Jagat Lama to coordinate our trek to Kala Pattar and Everest Base Camp. From taking care of obtaining our TIMS cards on the first day all the way through to seeing us off to the airport in Kathmandu when our trip was finished, Jagat took care of everything. Trust me when I say that there are a lot of details that need tending to in between the two above events. Jagat and his crew exceeded all expectations and made our trip stress free. This fact allows one to concentrate of the arduous task of getting to Base Camp while trusting Jagat and his crew to care of the daily details such as obtaining food and shelter. I highly recommend that you do as I did and have Jagat and his crew work with you to meet your Nepali dreams of trekking in the Himalaya.